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Merkel

Texas · 2,637 residents · 2.798 sq mi
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Merkel has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,083. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $32,700. Households here earn about 27% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,637
+7%since 1990
from 2,467 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
36.2
+1%since 1990
from 35.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Merkel
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.3%(167)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.5%(199)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 148%(212)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 198.9%(235)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245.7%(150)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.5%(302)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4415.5%(410)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5412.1%(320)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 648.5%(225)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 747.2%(189)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 845.8%(153)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over2.8%(75)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,083
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,984 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,292
+64%since 1990
from $8,119 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
13.6%
−18.1 ptssince 1990
from 31.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$32,700
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$385
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $264 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.1%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 70.7% in 1990
28.9% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Merkel on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(2,288)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(362)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(2,183)
Black1.1%(29)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(375)
Asian0.2%(6)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican12.4%(336)
Puerto Rican0.9%(23)
Asian origin
Filipino0.1%(2)
Ancestry
Irish14.1%(381)
English9.4%(253)
American7.8%(210)
German6.9%(185)
Scottish2.6%(70)
Portuguese1.8%(49)
French0.5%(14)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(12)
Dutch0.4%(11)
Czech0.3%(7)
Arab0.2%(5)
Lebanese0.2%(5)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Israeli0.2%(5)
Swedish0.1%(3)
Welsh0.1%(2)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.9%
+13.8 ptssince 1990
from 59.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.2 min
−22%since 1990
from 18.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24.5%(222)
Married61.7%(560)
Widowed4.6%(42)
Divorced9.2%(83)
Women 15+
Never married15.3%(164)
Married59.9%(642)
Widowed12.6%(135)
Divorced12.1%(130)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Merkel, Texas?

Merkel, Texas has about 2,637 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Merkel, Texas?

The typical household in Merkel, Texas earns about $29,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Merkel, Texas expensive?

In Merkel, Texas, the median home is worth about $32,700, and the typical rent is about $385 a month.

How educated are people in Merkel, Texas?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Merkel, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Merkel, Texas?

About 13.6% of people in Merkel, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Merkel, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Merkel, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 170 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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